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CBSuite Information
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1. DESCRIPTION
2. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
3. DISCLAIMER & AGREEMENT
4. THE ZIP FILES
5. INSTALLING CBSUITE COMPONENTS
6. INSTALLING THE KEYWORD HELP
7. REMOVING CBSUITE COMPONENTS
8. GENERAL
1. DESCRIPTION- CBSuite Super Suite of Components for Delphi 1 & 2
==================================================================
CBSuite consists of 5 powerful Delpi component modules brought together
in a single suite. It consists of the following modules which are
also sold separately namely:
(1) Printit - A group of components for printing forms and Windows
(2) Reportit - A group of components for printing reports, files
and Memos.
(3) Sortit - An enhanced TDBGrid which allows for automatic sorting
by clicking on the headers. Also works with Printit and Reportit
(4) Graphit - A new group of components for generating, viewing and
printing various graphs. Also works together with Printit and
Sortit.
(5) Bandit - Enables you to print reports and/or forms. Database
details up to any depth with Totals + SubTotals. Can also print
3rdParty components.
This copy of CBSuite displays a UNREGISTERED COPY OF CBSuite message on the
screen when preparing a printout and prints a UNREGISTERED COPY OF CBSuite
message on all printouts if not registered. If you register, you will receive
an activation code that disables the nag screen and nag message printed at the
bottom of each printout. After an evaluation period of 30 days all other
components will also display a nag screen.
Features
--------
For the features of CBSuite see the following files:
Printit.1st
Reportit.1st
Sortit.1st
Graphit.1st
2. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
---------------------------
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it.
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to
register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration
while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration
, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an
updated program with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as
stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like
commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both
cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in
the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to
copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific
group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial
disk vendor may copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find
software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or
Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you
can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also.
Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
3. DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
-------------------------
Users of CBSuite must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "CBSuite is supplied
as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including,
without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any
purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
which may result from the use of CBSuite." CBSuite is a "shareware product"
and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share
it with your friends, but please do not give it away when registered. The
essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users
with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for
programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this product
useful and find that you are using CBSuite and continue to use CBSuite after
a reasonable trial period, you must register it with Calitz Bros. through Kagi
software or Compuserve. This registration fee will license one copy for use
on any one computer at any one time. The registration and the activation code
will be valid for future minor upgrades, bug fixes and enhancements to
CBSuite Version 5.x. When we have received your payment, we will e-mail,
fax or post your activation code to you. You must treat this software just
like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of
people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long
as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being
used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at
the same time. Programs developed by using the CBSuite components may be
distributed without any additional royalties.
Commercial users of CBSuite must register and pay for their copies of CBSuite
within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.
Anyone distributing CBSuite for any kind of remuneration must first contact
Calitz Bros. at the address below for authorization. This authorization will
be automatically granted to shareware distributors, and such distributors
may begin offering CBSuite immediately (However Calitz Bros. must still be
advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version
of CBSuite.).
CBSuite has a nag screen which displays when CBSuite is not registered. If not
registered then the not registered message will also print on all reports and
printouts. If registered the message on the reports will be replaced by the
user's own wording or nothing if required.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of CBSuite along to your friends for
evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find
that they can use it.
4. THE ZIP FILES
----------------
CBSuite consists of the following files:
1. SU1CP_16.ZIP - The 16-bit components for Delphi 1.x
2. SU1CP_32.ZIP - The 32-bit components for Delphi 2.x
3. SU1HLP.ZIP - The .HLP and .KWF files
4. SU1SRC.ZIP - Source code of the demos
5. SU1DEMO.ZIP - Demo execuatable showing all 4 modules
6. REGISTER.ZIP - Register
7. ACTIVATE.ZIP - Activation program.
8. HISTORY.LOG - History log of updates
The 16-bit components should be extracted into a separate directory
than the 32-bit components.
5. INSTALLING CBSUITE COMPONENTS
--------------------------------
5.1. Backup the component library file named COMPLIB.DCL in your \DELPHI\BIN
directory. This will allow you to restore your component library if you
encounter any problems during the installation process.
5.2. Start DELPHI and select Options | Install Components from the menu.
Click on the Add button when the Install Components dialog is displayed.
To install CBSuite,
Click on the Browse button and select the file CBSUITE.PAS
in the directory where CBSuite was installed, usually
C:\CBSuite\d16 (for Delphi 1.x) or C:\CBSuite\d32 (for
Delphi 2.x) development.
5.3. Click on OK to return to the Install Components Dialog Box and click
on OK to accept the changes. DELPHI will now install the new components.
A new page will be created on the component bar called CBSuite that contains
the new components.
6. INSTALLING THE KEYWORD HELP (To access from Delphi)
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6.1 Copy all .KWF files to the \DELPHI\HELP directory
6.2. Execute the file HELPINST.EXE in the \DELPHI\HELP directory.
6.3. Select File | Open from the menu.
6.4. Open the file DELPHI.HDX in the \DELPHI\BIN directory.
6.5. Select Keywords |Add Keyword file from the menu.
6.6. Select the files CBSuite.KWF, Printit.KWF, Reportit.KWF,
Sortit.KWF, Graphit.KWF in the \DELPHI\BIN directory.
6.7. Select File | Save from the menu.
Note: To access help from the demos - Copy the help files named
CBSuite.HLP, Printit.HLP, Reportit.HLP, Sortit.HLP and Graphit.HLP
in the CBSuite directory to your windows directory.
7. REMOVING CBSuite COMPONENTS
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7.1. Start DELPHI and select Options | Install Components from the menu.
Click on the CBSuite unit (to remove CBSuite) and then on the Remove button.
7.2. Click on OK to remove the components from the component bar.
IF YOU ARE USING DELPHI 1.x FOR 16 BIT DEVELOPMENT:
7.3. Remove the directory C:\CBSuite\d16 or the directory where CBSuite was
installed.
7.4. Remove the icons and group from the Print Manager screen
(or)
IF YOU ARE USING DELPHI 2.x FOR 32 BIT DEVELOPMENT:
7.3. Remove the directory C:\CBSuite\d32 or the directory where CBSuite was
installed.
7.4. Remove the icons and group from the Print Manager screen
7.5. Remove the complete directory C:\CBSuite to remove all trace of CBSuite
8. GENERAL INFORMATION
----------------------
CBSuite sells for $US150. See the registration information on how
to register. We reserve the right to change prices and program
features without notice.
We would appreciate any comment or suggestion to improve the CBSuite
product further. New versions are coming out frequently with bug fixes
and enhancements. Please let us know if there is any other requirement
that you may have.
Contact the author at:
e-mail calitzbros@2-hot.com
Internet home page http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/calitz
(or) http://calitzbros.simplenet.com
Fax +27 12 342 5269
Copyright Calitz Bros.